Alex Smith Family, College, Draft, Trade, Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Injury Documentary

Alex Smith is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 16 seasons.

Alex Smith Family

Alex Smith was born in Bremerton, Washington to Douglas D. Smith and Pam Smith. He has three siblings; MacKenzie Smith, Abbey Smith and Josh Smith.

Alex’s uncle, John L. Smith, was a college football head coach until 2018, and his cousin, Chris Shelton, is a former Major League Baseball player.

Alex Smith College

Alex Smith attended the University of Utah, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics.

Alex Smith Draft

Alex Smith was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 1st overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft.

Alex Smith Trade

After five years in Kansas City and four postseason appearances, the Chiefs traded Smith to the Washington Redskins on January 30, 2018.

Alex Smith Contract

In July 2005, Smith agreed to a six-year, $49.5 million contract with the 49ers; the contract included $24 million in guaranteed money.

The Washington Redskins signed the former No. 1 overall pick to a four-year contract extension worth $94 million in 2018.

Alex Smith Salary

Alex Smith earned an amount of $189.7 million during a 16-year career,

Alex Smith Net Worth

Alex Smith has an estimated net worth of $95 million.

Alex Smith Injury Documentary

In 2018, Alex Smith suffered a compound fracture in the fibula and tibia of his right leg. He underwent 17 surgeries and sat out the entire 2019 season. He also developed sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication from an infection, and had to wear a brace to combat his drop foot.

An ESPN documentary on Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith’s remarkable recovery from his gruesome leg injury in 2018 premiered in 2020 on ESPN, providing an inside look at the injury that almost cost him his life.